PhD (Plant Systematics), 1999, University of Calicut, Kerala
MSc, 1987, University of Kerala, Kerala
Alma mater
University of Calicut
Occupation(s)
Biologist, conservationist, herpetologist
Employer
University of Delhi
Known for
Amphibian research and conservation
Awards
Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award 2011, IUCN Sabin Award for Amphibian Conservation 2008
Sathyabhama Das Biju (born May, 1963) is an Indian amphibian biologist, wildlife conservationist and heads the Systematics Lab at the University of Delhi, Department of Environmental Studies. He is dubbed as the "Frogman of India" by media for his passion for frogs[1] and for bringing fresh fascination for Indian amphibians.[2] In an interview with Sanctuary Asia, he was introduced as "one of the world's foremost amphibian experts".[3]
In 2010, Biju in collaboration with national and international institutions launched the nationwide Lost! Amphibians of India[4] campaign to rediscover species thought to be extinct. In 2011, Biju was the recipient of the Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award[5] for his "extraordinary passion which led to the discovery of several new species". In 2008, the IUCN recognized his "extreme dedication to discover and conserve the vanishing amphibian fauna" by conferring him the Sabin Award.[2] In 2006, he established the Systematics Lab at the University of Delhi to bring together and train young researchers in the field of herpetology. Currently, Biju is a Senior Professor at the Department of Environmental Studies University of Delhi. He is also an Associate of the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University.[6] He served as the Head of the Department of Environmental Studies (2019–2022) and Dean of the Faculty of Science (2019–2020) at University of Delhi. In 2022, he was honoured with Kerala Sree Award, third highest civilian award given by the Government of Kerala.[7]
^"India's maverick 'frog man'". BBC. 22 January 2016.
^ abIUCN/ASG Sabin Award 2008
^"Meet S. D. Biju".
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^Sanctuary Asia "Wildlife Service Award" 2011 |http://www.theearthheroes.com/the-awards/2011-awards/191-sathyabhama-das-biju
^"Biju Sathyabhama Das". oeb.harvard.edu. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
^"Kerala declares 1st-ever Padma-inspired awards; MT gets highest honour". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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